Dark-furred Akodont

Necromys obscurus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae

About

The dark bolo mouse or dark-furred akodont is a species of rodent in the family Cricetidae. There are two subspecies; one is found in eastern and central parts of Buenos Aires Province, Argentina, and the other in coastal areas of southern Uruguay.

Fun Fact

The dark bolo mouse is the largest species in the genus, with a head-and-body length of about 110 mm (4.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in two separate locations; the coastal region of southern Uruguay, and the inland and coastal regions of eastern Buenos Aires Province in Argentina.

Diet

Omnivore

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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